Report from COP 24 Climate Conference in Katowice, Poland

The steps taken by politicians at the COP 24 climate change conference will fall far short of the commitments needed to save our planet as a livable habitat for generations to come. People of faith must take action to preserve the planet.

By Bruce Knotts |12/13/2018

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Creating and Working Towards Justice on Human Rights Day

This special anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an alert call to the world, reminding us that these human rights have been affirmed by all countries of the UN, but that listing them is not enough: They must also be fulfilled. We have a lot of work to do.

By Allison Hess |12/10/2018

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Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals Panel Discussion at the United Nations

A summary of a recent panel discussion hosted by the Unitarian Universalist UN Office that examined climate justice at the intersection of environmental degradation and the racial, social, and economic inequities it perpetuates.

By Mengluo Ren |5/2/2018

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The Call from Pacific Islanders - Human Rights and Climate Change

At the recent COP23 United Nations climate conference hosted by Fiji in Bonn, Germany, much focus was given to human rights and how to mitigate the harm of climate change upon human life and ecosystems. Explore how changes to our climate impact the interdependent web of all...

By Mengluo Ren |12/8/2017

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Climate-Induced Migration: United Nations Forum on Indigenous Issues

The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (PFII) is a two-week long conference that was established on July 28th, 2000 by the United Nations to address the unique issues indigenous comminutes face related to economic and social development, ecological and cultural preservation,...

By Lyle Davison |5/17/2017

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Climate Call to Action: Lessons from Bhutan

When it comes to addressing climate change, we must draw from as many sources as possible to seek creative solutions. On July 13, I attended a side event at the United Nations Headquarters titled “Getting to Zero: A Poverty, Environment, and Climate Call to Action for the...

By UUA International Resources Staff Group |8/10/2016

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Ethical Eating: A Solution to Climate Change

As climate change continues on its current course, it becomes an increasing existential threat to human civilization. The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office’s (UU-UNO's) Climate Justice Initiative is compelled to acknowledge this threat, and try to find solutions from...

By UUA International Resources Staff Group |5/31/2016

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Behind the scenes at COP21

This guest post is by Ahti Tolvanen. Ahti is a UU-UNO Envoy for Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Here he writes about his experience as a participant in the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) international climate change conference in Paris, which took...

By Allison Hess |2/23/2016

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United Nations Sustainable Development Working Group

Members of the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office Climate Change Initiative engaged with member states and many other UN entities at the Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which completed its fourth of eight planned sessions last month,...

By UUA International Resources Staff Group |7/3/2013

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Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization meeting “The Impact of Climate Change on People Living in Poverty”

Climate Change has a devastating impact on those living in poverty, but the effects are being felt worldwide. Most recently, 55 million people were affected by Hurricane Sandy, which stretched 900 miles and killed 113 people. We must do our part to respect the interdependent web...

By UUA International Resources Staff Group |12/7/2012

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Recommended Action! CLIMATE CHANGE

MORE WARNING SIGNALS ON CLIMATE CHANGE While governments hesitate over how to deal with the reality of global warming, the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere continues at an alarming pace. Resulting weather disruptions like more frequent droughts, floods, and violent...